In week 3, we had a lecture on ‘ideation and creative expression’, where I got an insight into and learnt the skills of creative writing. We also had an induction into the digital space and how to use it. For this output of the assignment, I decided to create a letter to my Nan updating her of my new life in the Tower Hamlets.
In week 4, we had a lecture on ‘knowing your audience across media’, where I learnt about web design and explored these techniques using the wireframe.cc website. Additionally, there was an induction on MyBlog and how to use it. In the web design output, I have created a web page about the Tower Hamlets aimed at students – which allows easy navigation.
In week 5, we had a lecture about the ‘principles of engaging content’ where we learnt about the fundamentals of creating audio content. Additionally, we had an induction into the sound room where we learnt how to use a microphone to record a high-quality audio and tips & tricks within studio recording. For the audio content output of the assignment, I have created an introduction to my podcast about educating students on the borough.
In week 6 , we had a lecture on the building blocks of film language where we had a practical introduction to cinematic language – creating shots, determining camera angles and movement, creation of a storyboard and shot list. We put this into practice with an activity of shooting a scenario. We then had a studio induction where we learnt how to use a DSLR camera. In this film/video content output of the assignment i made a short film on a few aspects of the Tower Hamlets.